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Tuesday, 21 July 2009

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Apollo 11

On 20 July 1969, the first person set foot on the Moon, a monumental feat that captivated an audience of one billion people around the globe and heralded in the era of modern space flight. Monday, 20 July, marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic Moon landing. Our special report "Apollo 11: Making Space History," revives the memories and takes a look forward at America's space program. Within the report you can also listen to VOA's coverage of the historic NASA mission by listening to the radio documentary "Eagle on the Moon." the radio documentary "Eagle on the Moon".


Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves to the crowd during a religious ceremony, warning Western governments against "meddling" in Iran's post-election riots, 06 Jul 2009 Iran's Supreme Leader Calls for Politicians to Stop Fomenting Unrest Audio Clip Available
Ayatollah Khamenei warns West, criticizes Iranian opposition


Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (R) talks to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in New Delhi, India, 20 Jul 2009 Clinton Meets Indian Leaders in New Delhi Audio Clip Available
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a visit aimed at cementing a growing US-Indian strategic partnership


26 Nov 2008 file photo shows a gunman walking at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai, India Gunman in Last Year's Mumbai Terror Strikes Pleads Guilty Audio Clip Available
Public prosecutor says it is up to the court to accept the plea of guilt by Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, 21


British soldiers carry coffin of Lieutenant-Colonel Rupert Thorneloe into The Guards Chapel in the Wellington Barracks in London for a funeral service, 16 Jul 2009 Debate Over Afghanistan Rages in Britain as Casualties Rise Audio Clip Available
British people, officials debate reasons of increasing number of British casualties, focusing on military strategy, troop levels and adequate equipment


Former Australian PMs Paul Keating, left, Bob Hawk, center, and Malcolm Fraser, right, at the Australian Parliament in Canberra (File) Former Australian Leader Urges More Help for Afghanistan Audio Clip Available
Malcolm Fraser says people in the West need to be mindful of the difficult circumstances that refugees from conflicts in South Asia and the Middle East are fleeing


Jos, Nigeria HRW: Nigerian Forces Arbitrarily Killed Dozens In Jos
HRW says 133 men and boys, mostly Muslims, killed in the city of Jos


A supporter of former military leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz celebrates his election as civilian president, 19 Jul 2009 Aziz Wins Mauritanian Presidential Election Audio Clip Available
Opposition candidates reject the results of the vote, denounce them as 'electoral charade'


Thai Prime Minster Abhisit Vejjajiva addresses opening ceremony of 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, in Phuket, 20 Jul 2009 ASEAN Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Challenges, Burma's Human Rights Audio Clip Available
Thai PM says Association of Southeast Asian Nations needs to be community of action


Russian human rights activist Natalya Estemirova (2007 file) Fear Supports Russian Culture of Impunity Audio Clip Available
Rights organization suspends activities, citing safety concerns after murder of journalist Natalia Estemirova


Neil Armstrong's first photo after landing on the moon Astronaut Armstrong Remembers Historic Apollo 11 Mission Audio Clip Available Video clip available
First man on moon calls it 'ultimate peaceful competition: USA versus USSR'